Personalised Photo Necklaces
A personalised photo necklace carries one chosen image — of a partner, child, parent or pet — in a pendant made to order in 925 sterling silver. This collection offers two routes: classic lockets that open to reveal the picture, and projection pendants that keep it hidden until light passes through. Styles from £29.95.
Open Locket or Hidden Projection?
The first decision is how visible you want the photo to be. A locket displays it every time the pendant opens — tactile, traditional and easy to share; browse the full photo locket necklaces range if that is the feel you want. A projection pendant takes the opposite approach: from the outside it reads as minimalist jewellery, and the image only appears when light shines through the stone. The dedicated photo projection necklaces collection gathers every projection silhouette in one place.
Choosing a Photo That Works at Pendant Scale
- Pick a sharp, well-lit image with the subject's face filling most of the frame.
- Avoid busy backgrounds — fine detail shrinks badly at pendant size.
- For projection styles, follow the tips in how to choose the best photo for projection jewellery before you upload.
From Family Trees to Paw Prints
This collection covers more ground than couple portraits. The family tree pendant frames a photo within branching silverwork for mums and grandmothers; heart and infinity shapes suit anniversaries and weddings; and the paw print projection pendant has become a quiet favourite as a pet memorial, keeping a much-missed dog or cat literally close. Minimalist round pendants keep things understated for everyday wear, while engravable lockets add a written line to the picture itself.
Wearing and Protecting the Pendant
Treat a photo necklace like the keepsake it is: take it off before showering and swimming so water never reaches the photo or the plating, and apply perfume before you put the necklace on rather than after. Wipe the 925 sterling silver with a soft cloth to keep it bright and tarnish-resistant, and store it flat so the chain cannot drag across the pendant face. Looked after this way, the piece your photo lives in will outlast the phone it was taken on.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a photo locket and a projection necklace?
A locket opens so the printed photo is visible whenever you choose; a projection necklace hides a tiny image inside the stone, revealed when light shines through it. Lockets feel traditional, projection pendants feel like a private secret.
What kind of photo should I use?
A sharp, well-lit photo with the face large in the frame works best at pendant size, and plain backgrounds reproduce most clearly. For projection pendants, follow the upload instructions on the product page after ordering.
Can I get a photo necklace for a pet?
Yes — the paw print projection pendant is designed as a pet memorial, holding a photo of your dog or cat inside the stone. It is a gentle way to keep a much-loved pet close.
Are photo necklaces engravable too?
Many designs are. Heart and oval lockets typically take a name or date engraving, and several projection pendants offer engraving as well — check the personalisation fields on each product page for what that design supports.
How long will my photo necklace take to arrive?
Each photo necklace is personalised and made to order, so allow 7-12 working days for typical delivery. UK orders over £79 ship free. As custom-made pieces, personalised necklaces are final sale.